Domestic Violence Act U.P. Campaign 2011

Domestic Violence Act U.P. Campaign 2011 A huge campaign for the implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (DV Act) 2005 will take place in Uttar Pradesh, from 25 November- International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to 10 December- International Human Rights Day, and will be carried out in 35 districts of the state.

बुधवार, 12 जनवरी 2011

Family Planning Association India, Lucknow Branch supported the ‘AB TOH JAAGO’ campaign of Sahyog by organizing sessions and programmes in the community. As the 16 days activism was going on the information pertaining to Domestic Violence, rights of women, PWDV Act and Youth Policy’ was disseminated. Posters, pamphlets etc were also distributed. There were two blocks i.e. Bakshi Ka Talaab and Sarojini Nagar where the sessions were conducted and efforts were made in order to aware mass population especially the youth. It was found that even though there are various policies and Acts made for the protection of women and youth still they are not aware of them. Certain activities that were included:-

·On 9-12-10 a session was organized in the community of Badholi. There were 13 girls and 5 parents (female) who participated and came to know what this Act is, when was it made, who all can lodge a complain under it etc. Under Domestic violence types of violence included physical (to beat someone, or harm physically etc), sexual (to rape, molestation etc), verbal or psychological (abusing, not letting one to work or got out etc) and economically (not giving adequate money for household and personal expenses etc). PWDV Act is covered under the civil law. Woman and boys under the age of 18 comes under it.

Points on which clarification was given and taken up for discussion included the following:-

·Domestic violence includes only when husband beats his wife?

·Domestic violence is a personal issue and outsiders should not interfere in it?

·Giving 1 slap is not violence?

·If a father beat his daughter for her betterment and bright future is correct or not?

·Domestic violence is seen only in low and middle class family?

·If a woman lodges complain under PWDV Act then atmosphere at home would be disturbed and it would affect the children ?

·If a woman lodges a complain under this Act the accused would be sent to jail?

·Whom to complain?

·Procedure for lodging the complain?

·Who can be considered as the accused?

It was found that there were two survivors amongst the participants and through telephonic counseling around 3 cases of domestic violence were registered separately, they asked for further help and assistance from FPAI.

·On 9-12-10 Session was organized in the community bhauli There were 23 girls and 7 parents (female) who participated and came to know what this Act is Points on which clarification was given and taken up for discussion included the following:-

·Does Domestic violence includes cases where husband beats his wife?

·Is Domestic violence a personal issue and outsiders should not interfere in it?

·Is giving 1 slap not violence?

·If a father beat his daughter for her betterment and bright future is correct or not?

·Domestic violence is seen only in low and middle class family?

·If a woman lodges complain under PWDV Act then atmosphere at home would be disturbed and it would affect the children?

·If a woman lodges a complain under this Act the accused would be sent to jail?

During the discussion effort were made to find out the point of view of the participants i.e. to let them speak what they think about the rights of women, are they satisfied that such Act for the protection of women must exist if yes then will they complain or raise up their voice if they see such violence happening in their surrounding.

सोमवार, 13 दिसंबर 2010

Contact person - Mr Ajeet Yadav (lecturer) 94547156268 Dec 2010-Sseminar held at Applied Psychology Department, Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, U.P. The issue covered in the seminar was "Teacher's Role in Promoting Gender Equality". The main objective of the seminar was to develop a common understanding on Gender and gender based violence among teachers. Around 40 teachers participated in the seminar and discussed on the issue. As MASVAW is trying to institutionalize the gender issue in the academic curriculum in Degree and Inter colleges, this was very good effort done by Prof. Dr. Ramjee Lal, the Dean and Head of Applied Psychology Department, Purvanchal University, Jaunpur.

Contact Person - Jagpal ji 0872691083625 Nov 2010- Press conference held at Urai with few Media person, Teacher, forum member.26 Nov 2010- Debate competition with student of S.S.M. Vidyalay on gender and violence issue.27 Nov 2010- Awareness camp on DV act with Community member at Madhvgarh.4 Dec 2010- Peach program on DV at inter college Kurkuru.6 Dec 2010 - Community meeting at Kailiya, arund 45 people participant both are male and female participate in the program and discussion on DV act10 Dec 2010- Jointly Meeting with Layer , teacher and forum member at Urai and discussion on DV act.

शुक्रवार, 26 नवंबर 2010

25 Nov 2010A meeting was organized on PWDVA 2005 at SPM Vidyalay with MASVAW Forum member and school teacher and student.Approximately 100 people parts of the meeting. poster Vimochan by Directer of Sun rise children academy Mr Subash Ji and Principal kamlesh chandra , material distribution to All partner by Jai Prakash Ji.1-Dec-2010- Community meeting held on shishu palna.3-Dec-2010- Signature Campaign in front of D.M. Office. 4-Dec-2010- Signature Campaign in front of D.M. Office.

1 Dec-2010- Village level meeting with male and female and discussion on DV act 2005.2 and 3 Dec 2010-- Village level meeting with male and female and discussion on DV act 2005.6 Dec 2010- Yatra March for DV act awareness at Hardiya Panchyat with around 135 people.

25 Nov 2010 Press conference which was done.Around 50 people with media person and forum Member they were Attend the conference.MASVAW district forum Chitrakoot. Collective activities was done by M.G. Gramoday University, Chitrakoot and MASVAW district forum Chitrakoot. Media also raises the issue of domestic violence and its present status of district Chitrakoot widely.

Campaign Contact person - Santosh, phone 9956999042.1,2,3-Dec-2010- Village level meeting conducted in banda district with 50 men and women.6-Dec-2010-Meeting with newly elected panchat members of different villages.

Campaign Contact person Pravesh9839294162;ShiShir 9369318788Avantika- 9450026179, Sudha-9696943758,Anuj-9452017014 Heena-9453136154 25 November 2010 The Press Conference on 25 November at the UP Press Club was attended by reporters from almost all major newspapers, who were addressed by a panel of speakers Ms. Tahira Hasan- AIPWA,Sri. Nandit Srivastava- Senior Adv. High Court, Ms. Asha Mishra- Bhartiya Mahila Federation,Ms. Renu Mishra- AALI Both are the launched of Campaign Poster. Pravesh Verma informed the media of the large scale campaigning in 30 districts that would create a public momentum during the 16 Days of Activism until 10 December.

26 Nov. 2010 -signature campaign which was done at Daliganj mela, Lucknow . Students of Lucknow university and partner organization were distributed the pamphlets and also put the six demand to UP state government for effective implementation of PWDVA 2005.

27 Nov 2010 - ensure effective implementation of PWDVA Act 2005, Humsafar, MASVAW and Health watch forum team visited Chowk and Thakurganj Police station, Lucknow. They got the opportunity to meet and interview with the S.O Mr. Narendra Singh Rana of Chowk Police Station. He was glad to receive the materials and congratulated us for this campaign. We found his complete cooperation while interviewing him and came to know that this year there were 4 cases of Domestic Violence registered in that Police Station. He allowed us in sticking the posters and stickers inside the premise of Police Station. He also assured his cooperation in making people aware of this Act.

We also received a good support from Thakurganj Police Station, S.P Mr. B.P Ashok but we were surprised to know that he was partially aware of this Act that the cases which was filed under this Act, has to be decided within 60 days. He also added that the survivors are sent to the shelter homes for counseling.

While concluding, he stated with his patriarchal thoughts “ generally the cases of Domestic Violence are observed very less among the working women”. We shared with them that our research and data shows that such women faces dual violence, both at home and at office. It has been noticed that there has been the frequent incidents of sexual assault and violence at work place and also at home. Even our research states that working women often faces with a very embarrassing situation of “Eve teasing”

28 Nov 2010- Youth volunteers from Lucknow University Deptt. of Social work and CampaignSportive organization like Break Through, Humsufer, participated in a Road Show on the street outside of Sahara Ganj Mall in order to grab the attention of shoppers and promote the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005. The volunteers carried banners and posters, handed out pamphlets, and initiated conversations on the issue with passersby.

29 Nov 2010 - Signature campaign which was held at Lucknow mahotsav, Lucknow. The volunteers carried banners and posters, handed out pamphlets.

30 Nov 2010-Candle march as an activity conducted under Ab To Jaago campaign by campaign partners and youth from Lucknow university at Kapoorthala, Lucknow.

01 Dec 2010-Posters, handed out pamphlets distribution and Signature campaign which was held At Budh market , Nisatganj Lucknow,Youth volunteers from Lucknow University Deptt. of Social work and CampaignSportive organization like Break Through, Humsufer, participated in the activity.

05 Dec 2010- Orientation with lawyers on DV act at Bandhan Hotal, Program support by AALI.

10 Dec 2010- AALI team visit at police satiation.

10 Dec 2010-State Human Rights Commission is organizing a convention at Mini Stadium, Ring Road, Lucknow, in which some political representatives and government officials are being invited. Ab To Jaago campaign partner organization, PACE, is setting up a stall for the same. Resource materials of different organizations on Domestic Violence, distribution during the event.